BRAKESHOES
Specifications
Alternate Part Numbers
Key Specifications
Brake Size: 15 in. (diameter) x 5 in. (width)
Brake Type: Meritor “Q” Plus, S-Cam style
FMSI Number: 4703Q
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): 23,000 lbs (10433 kg)
Application: Typically used for heavy-duty truck front axles
Lining Grade Options: Available in various grades including Standard and Premium/Heavy Duty friction materials (e.g., NS302 lining is comparable to 23K lining).
Hardware: Kits generally include new shoes and necessary mounting hardware, such as return springs, hold-down springs, and anchor pins.
Condition: Available as both new and remanufactured units.
These specifications are standard for various replacement brands compatible with the original Meritor component, ensuring proper fitment and performance in compatible heavy-duty applications.
Cross Reference Part Numbers
The following part numbers from various manufacturers cross-reference with the KE4703Q23K brake shoe kit:
Alliance Truck Parts: ABP MK4703Q 23STAN, ABP MK4703Q 23PREM, CK4703Q-23VAL
Automann: 144.470380.5010, 148.4703Q.23
Dayton Parts: SB23M4703QP
FMSI (Friction Materials Standards Institute): 4703Q (industry standard number)
Haldex: HS20-4703QP, XK2124703QP
Meritor: 4703Q, SB23M4703QP
Torqstop: 23K4703Q
